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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors

1957 – 1962 Germany

A classic from the 1950s, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors was built from 1957 to 1962. It came in a single version, the 300 d 3MT with 160 hp. Compared with the previous generation (1954 – 1959), peak power rose from 116 to 160 hp, and minimum weight went up by 690 kg. The same generation also came as a convertible.

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors 1 / 2
Body styleNot specified
Production1957 – 1962
Variants1
FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Convertible 1952 – 1958

Key specifications (range)

Power160 hp
0–100 km/h18.0 s
Top speed166 km/h
Fuel economy15.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
300 d 3MT (160 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 160 hp 18.0 s 166 3-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
118 KW @ 5300 RPM160 HP @ 5300 RPM158 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM240 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Mechanical Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
103 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
18 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Drums
Rear
Ventilated Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.60 S 15

Dimensions

Length
204.3 in (5189 mm)
Width
73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height
63.8 in (1621 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/60 in (1,481/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
124 in (3150 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4299 lbs (1950 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5401 lbs (2450 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
14.9 mpg US (15.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
376 g/km
Length5,189 mm
Width1,859 mm
Height1,621 mm
Wheelbase3,150 mm
Curb weight1,950 kg
Torque240 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.